17

Although Sun Zhuozhuo was not very smart, he was very sensitive to people's emotions. He could tell that the Song Lian's tone was a little malicious. He stood beside Gou Liang and asked in a low voice, "Qi Ning, do you know him?"

"No, I don't."

Gou Liang said bluntly.

He opened the door and entered the shop. The Song Lian followed him in as if he could not tell that he was not welcome. After looking around the decorations on the first floor, the Song Lian judged that none of the expensive "treasures" placed in the exquisite display windows were really valuable.

"Mr. Song, what brings you here?"

Gou Liang said in a tone that made it seem like he was talking to an uninvited guest.

The Song Lian smiled and said, "Master Meng, you don't have to be so defensive. I have no ill intentions toward you. Speaking of which, Master Meng, you solved the crisis of Shuangye City this time and redeemed my Martial Uncle's mistake. You are the benefactor of the Changtianmen. Song Lian should thank Master Meng on behalf of my Master and Martial Uncle. "

As he spoke, he bowed and thanked him.

"Are you done?"

"Hmm?"

The Song Lian, who was bowing, did not react in time.

Gou Liang said with a faint smile, "I accept your thanks. If there's nothing else, you can leave."

The Song Lian was speechless.

He did not expect that Gou Liang would dare to treat a disciple of the Changtianmen like this. A trace of displeasure flashed in his eyes.

Suppressing his anger, Song Lian was still smiling as he said, "Initially, I heard from Heavenly Master Yuan Qing that Heavenly Master Meng is a young hero. I even wanted to compare myself with you and compete with you. However, when I learned that you not only broke the Soul Shifting Formation but also saved hundreds of thousands of people and the lives of my Martial Uncle's children and grandchildren, I knew that there was a huge gap between me and Master Meng. The competitive Song Lian was really ashamed. Firstly, I wanted to thank you in person. Secondly, I wanted to make friends with Heavenly Master Meng. I didn't expect my plan to backfire. "

As he spoke, the smile on Song Lian's face finally disappeared. He gave a wry smile and looked at Gou Liang apologetically.

Sun Zhuozhuo, who was watching from the side, shuddered.

Rubbing his arms, he said, "Brother, I see that you're not much older than us. Can't you use some common language when you speak? Why does it sound so creepy? "

Song Lian: "…"

Could he say that birds of a feather flock together?

Seeing that the Song Lian did not intend to speak frankly, Gou Liang ignored him. With his current status, there was no need for him to give face to a junior who had not even reached the level of a half-step Celestial Master.

As for the Changtianmen?

Sorry, he was an unorthodox Heavenly Master and was ignorant. He did not know such a person.

Gou Liang turned to ask about other things. "Zhuo, what's going on with Ruyi Pavilion across the street?"

It was such good weather, but Ruyi Pavilion across the street was closed and did not even do business. It was not in line with Boss Zhou's style.

Hearing this, Sun Zhuozhuo's expression became strange. After Father Meng passed away, Ruyi Pavilion snatched all of Qizang Pavilion's business. Because of this, Sun Zhuozhuo, as a close friend of the original owner, did not have a good impression of Ruyi Pavilion, especially the arrogant Boss Zhou.

But now that he talked about the other party, he felt sorry for him. "I don't know what wicked thing he did, but he was found dead in front of his own shop last night."

"Dead?"

Gou Liang was surprised.

It was not unreasonable to say that a scourge lived for a thousand years. Although Boss Zhou's character was not good, he had a long life.

"Yes." Sun Zhuozhuo said, "Although he was a nuisance, he was still a living person. How could he die just like that? I heard that he was robbed and stabbed several times, leaving a lot of blood. "

Song Lian laughed out loud. "If Heaven Master Meng wants to know, I know some inside information."

"Oh?"

"Speaking of which, this matter has something to do with you, Heaven Master Meng."

Song Lian looked meaningfully in the direction of the second floor of Qizang Pavilion and said, "I heard that in order to eliminate the evil aura of the malicious ghosts a few days ago, Heaven Master Meng set up the Yin and Yang Extreme Yang Formation twice in Qizang Pavilion. That day, the essence of the day covered the entire street. Coincidentally, Boss Zhou raised a few small ghosts in Ruyi Pavilion. They usually did a lot of shameful things for him, and their souls were scattered under the remaining power of the Yin and Yang Formation. "

"Boss Zhou was so angry that he heard from somewhere that Qizang Pavilion hid an incredible treasure. Yesterday, when you were not around, he picked the lock and sneaked into Qizang Pavilion … Heaven Master Meng should be able to guess what happened after that, right? "

Song Lian paused subtly.

Gou Liang's face darkened and he did not speak. Sun Zhuozhuo was horrified when he heard this. "Qi Ning, didn't Zhou die because of robbery?"

Gou Liang said angrily, "I didn't see it with my own eyes like some people. How would I know how he died?"

Song Lian was choked by his words, but he did not care. He said, "It's just that when we went out yesterday, I happened to be by Captain Zhang's side, so we came together."

"I don't know what Boss Zhou brought to the Qizang Pavilion. I think it should be a malicious spirit or a resentful spirit. There is a formation in the Qizang Pavilion to eliminate all the evil spirits. In the end, he was stabbed in the stomach by the thing he brought. Thanks to his amazing perseverance, he was able to escape from Qizang Pavilion, but in the end, when he was at the door, his soul was swallowed by the evil spirit. "

"When we arrived, blood flowed all the way from Qizang Pavilion to Ruyi Pavilion. Fortunately, there was no one in the middle of the night. Otherwise, I'm afraid it would have caused some trouble for Heaven Master Meng."

"When I was dealing with the aftermath of Qizang Pavilion, I was lucky enough to observe the protective formation of Qizang Pavilion. I have to say that it was really exquisite. I didn't expect the Meng family to be so knowledgeable. Even we Changtianmen rarely see such a formation. "

Gou Liang laughed at his compliment. "Thank you for the compliment. It's just the accumulation of good karma from my ancestors."

Song Lian said, "It seems that Heaven Master Meng really doesn't welcome me."

Gou Liang did not answer, but gave him a look that said, "Since you know, why don't you get out of here?"

Song Lian sighed and then said, "It's my fault for being rude. Actually, I've been waiting outside Qizang Pavilion for the past few days, wanting to meet Heaven Master Meng. "

After a moment of hesitation, he still said his real intention. "I heard that Heaven Master Meng has an ancestral Ninefold Soul Returning Pagoda. It's very impressive. I once saw a trace of this artifact in the ancient records of my sect. Rumor has it that it can command the Ninefold Heavenly Weapon, recover all the souls in the world, and even reverse Yin and Yang to bring the dead soul back to Yang. Song Lian had always yearned for such a powerful weapon. I didn't expect to be lucky enough to hear about the existence of the Ninefold Pagoda when I went down the mountain this time. I was curious, so I took the liberty to come and disturb you. I wonder if Heaven Master Meng can let me take a look at it? "

"No."

Gou Liang was still smiling, but his tone was unquestionable.

Song Lian was surprised. "Why? Heaven Master Meng, I'm just purely curious. I definitely don't mean to spy on the treasure! "

Gou Liang stopped smiling. He looked coldly at Song Lian. "You're really strange. Do I know you? Do I have to show you my family heirloom just because you're curious? Do you think I'm your father or your master? Do you think I have to give you whatever you want? "

When Song Lian heard that his words were unpleasant to the ears, even bringing up his own father and master, his gentle and polite expression finally changed.

"Heaven Master Meng, it's fine if you don't want to. Why do you have to speak so harshly?"

He was so angry that it was as if Gou Liang had done something that angered both man and God.

Before Gou Liang could say anything, Sun Zhuozhuo could not stand it anymore. "Hey, what's wrong with you? You were quite clear-headed when you told me my fortune just now. Why are you so retarded now? Does our Qi Ning owe you a favor or money? He's giving you face by showing you his fortune. If he doesn't show you his fortune, that's only natural. Don't make it sound like he's bullying you. You're a good man, but you don't learn anything. Instead, you're like a princess. Do you think the world revolves around you? "

"How dare you!"

"Aiyoyo, I don't like you. What do you want?"

Song Lian's eyes darkened, and a trace of coldness flashed through his eyes. Gou Liang stepped forward to block Sun Zhuozhuo. He dispersed the evil Qi that leaked out of Song Lian's body and aimed at Sun Zhuozhuo, blocking Sun Zhuozhuo's attack.

Most of the time, people's words were unintentional, but they could offend someone with a higher cultivation level and suffer a loss. However, cultivators like them had an unwritten rule that they could not attack ordinary people. However, this Song Lian was a person without principles.

Sun Zhuozhuo did not know the pros and cons of the situation. He shouted, "Qi Ning, get out of the way. I have to teach him a lesson today!"

While the store was bustling with noise and excitement, someone walked into the store under the electronic sound of welcome.

Seeing this, Liu Yiyi said in surprise, "Yo, what's going on? Is this a drama?"

He was still carrying a basket of magpies. He had just come out of the flower and bird market next to the antique street. He thought that Gou Liang had returned after his victory, so he came over to greet him. He did not expect to see this scene.

"The magpies are at the door. Celestial Master Liu, are you here to give me good news?"

"Celestial Master Liu."

Gou Liang and the Song Lian greeted Liu Yiyi. The latter nodded at Gou Liang, then looked at the Song Lian. His perennial smiling eyes curved into crescents.

He said, "So it's Nephew Song. I heard that the people who caused this trouble are from the Changtianmen. Nephew Song, are you here to thank Xiao Meng? "

Liu Yiyi turned a blind eye to the hostility in the store. He walked forward with the chirping magpies and said, "Xiao Meng, you probably haven't heard of the Changtianmen, right? They are the most precious cultural heritage of our Huaxia for thousands of years. Whenever the country is in trouble, they will resolutely step in to save the descendants of Huaxia. They are friends of great merit, but they usually keep a low profile. Even I was fortunate enough to meet Nephew Song this time. Only then did I know that the Changtianmen are not just a legend. "

"I see. Sorry for the disrespect."

Gou Liang hurriedly said.

Liu Yiyi waved his hand, indicating that he did not need to take it to heart.

"Those who don't know are innocent. I think Nephew Song is not such a narrow-minded person, right?"

What else could the Song Lian do but nod?

Celestial Master Liu did not finish his words. He said with a sigh, "Sigh, the Changtianmen are a righteous family. Their breadth of mind is admirable. However, women are more burdened than men. They are too soft-hearted. This is even more so for a mother. A slight mistake almost caused the death of the entire city. Really … Fortunately, Xiao Meng, you have a way. Otherwise, if it were me, I would only be anxious. "

He pointed out that Gou Liang did not know the Changtianmen's background. Then, he pointed out that the Changtianmen had committed a grave mistake. This made the Song Lian's arrogant expression change. His arrogance was immediately extinguished.

Gou Liang said modestly, "I'm just relying on the legacy of my ancestors. If it weren't for the nine-story pagoda, I wouldn't have any ability. Just now, this Mr. Song came to me and asked for the nine-story pagoda. He said that he was curious and wanted to play with it. I thought that not only were there evil spirits suppressed in it, but I also suffered a lot of resentful spirits in Shuangye City. I didn't want to offend him, so I kindly rejected him. However, I made him unhappy. "

His face was full of smiles, but his words were full of mockery. The Song Lian opened his mouth to refute, but Liu Yiyi frowned and said, "Nephew Song, this is your fault."

"The nine-story pagoda is Celestial Master Meng's instrument. Even if there were no evil spirits in it, you can't just ask a Celestial Master for an instrument to play with, right? Hmph, if anyone thinks it's fun, they can ask me for the Sanqing Bell. Where did this brat come from? I'll beat him up until his father can't recognize him. "

The Song Lian held his breath and lowered his head in humiliation, "Sorry, I was rude."

Seeing that the two of them didn't care, the Song Lian didn't ask for a snub and said, "Celestial Master Liu must have something important to discuss with Celestial Master Meng, so I won't disturb you any further. Once again, I thank Celestial Master Meng for his kindness to the Changtianmen. When I return to the mountain gate, I'll definitely tell my master about your kindness. "

After saying that, he turned and left.

Seeing this, Sun Zhuozhuo was also afraid that he would be a hindrance, so he also said that he wanted to leave.

Liu Yiyi didn't care and said, "I'm just an idle person. What do I have to say to Xiao Meng? I just came over to say hello. I'm relieved to see that you're safe. "

Gou Liang was grateful and thanked him sincerely, "Thank you for your concern."

Liu Yiyi didn't like to be courteous, but he saw the Song Lian's resentful look and said unhappily, "Because this Song Lian's master is special, Yuan Qing specially asked me and Old Fang to meet him. He's still young and impetuous, so he kept asking about you and the Nine-story Pagoda. He wanted to know how you subdued that malicious spirit. I thought that after you did such a big favor to the Changtianmen, he would at least restrain himself. I didn't expect him to come and make trouble for you. "

"I think I made trouble for him." Gou Liang said with a smile, "You know, I'm even younger and impetuous than him. I've always been rude to people like him."

Liu Yiyi laughed aloud, he only said that he was frank and straightforward, full of admiration.

Then, Liu Yiyi talked about another matter. It was about the owner of the Ruyi Pavilion who barged into the Qizang Pavilion at night and died in front of his own shop.

He said, "I heard that Zhou's family still thinks that the thief was killed by you and wants to make trouble for you. The higher-ups have blocked it for you, but I don't know if they will do something behind your back. Xiao Meng, you have to be careful when you go in and out in the future. "

Gou Liang quickly agreed.

Liu Yiyi saw that he knew the pros and cons, so he didn't stay any longer. He said that there was still soup at home and left with his magpie.

Sun Zhuozhuo said worriedly, "Qi Ning, why don't you stay at my house for a few days? The security here is too bad. That Zhou guy can come to my door in the middle of the night. Who knows what his family will do. "

"He came to my door, and what happened in the end?"

Gou Liang didn't take these clowns to heart at all. Sun Zhuozhuo thought of Boss Zhou's own consequences and didn't say anything more.

Gou Liang asked him, "You're guarding my door. Is it because of Boss Zhou?"

"Half of it. There's one more thing I want to tell you." Sun Zhuozhuo took out an invitation from his pocket. "Qiu Yiyi, the beauty of our department, you still remember her, right? She's getting married in a while and specially asked me to send you an invitation. "

"Qiu Yiyi? From the next class? I haven't spoken to her much in the past four years. Why would she invite me to such a big event like getting married? "

"I was puzzled too, so I asked my dad. He said that the old man she married was very superstitious about Feng Shui and was also an antique dealer. He must have heard about you and knew that his little wife had some relationship with you, so he got involved with you. "

Sun Zhuozhuo put down the invitation and said, "His family has some ties with my dad. We see each other all the time in the business world. I can't not send it to you. As for whether you want to go or not, it's up to you. You don't have to give me face. "

Gou Liang couldn't help but laugh. "You speak as if you have a lot of face."

Sun Zhuozhuo chuckled.

After he left, Gou Liang released Bi Xia from the soul nurturing jade. "Is it him?"

Bi Xia shook her head. "The Solenoid didn't take over his body. It only used a wisp of ghost energy to control him."

Gou Liang understood and said with a smile, "I thought he was old and smart. His acting skills were so good. So it was really that Song Lian acting as himself. However, why was he so confident that he could deal with me or you with a laughing stock? "

Bi Xia smiled and said, "He's not that stupid. I think he must be nearby. So I left a trace of my aura on that Song guy. We can wait for him. "

The Song Lian didn't disappoint them. After coming out of the antique street, they went to a five-star hotel.

"Master, there is indeed the aura of a malicious spirit in that tower. However, I don't know if it's the one you're looking for. The instrument you gave me didn't react."

The Song Lian's posture was humble. He didn't have the arrogance he had when facing Gou Liang and the others.

The Song Lian's master, the mysterious current leader of the Changtianmen, Dugu Yang, was sitting on the sofa in a suit. He was smoking a cigar and looked very comfortable. He wasn't surprised by this result. After smoking quietly for a while, he looked at his disciple. Then, he frowned and threw the cigar in his hand. He was about to disperse the aura of the malicious spirit left on the Song Lian's body.

A hand covered with karmic tattoos reached out from the void and caught the cigar. It crushed the karmic fire formed by the smoke.

Bi Xia stepped out of the void and smiled evilly at Dugu Yang. He said, "Solenoid, I haven't seen you for three thousand years. Is this how you welcome me?"